Ulsan: An oil storage tank in the southeastern city of Ulsan exploded Monday, resulting in the death of one person and injuring another, officials reported. The incident occurred at a plant located approximately 310 kilometers southeast of Seoul at 11:15 a.m., as stated by fire authorities.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the two individuals affected were workers who had opened the tank for inspection of the chemical substance levels when the explosion happened. One of the workers, in his 30s, lost consciousness and was transported to a hospital. Despite undergoing surgery, he was declared dead in the afternoon. The other worker sustained injuries but was not in a life-threatening condition.

The fire was extinguished after about three hours of effort, involving more than 230 firefighters and 44 pieces of equipment, including fire engines. Acting President Choi Sang-mok issued emergency instructions to utilize all available resources to combat the blaze.